The Isle of Man Examiner has learned that the government is considering buying the Steam Packet.

The paper has the story on page one today.

Also this week:

Win £1,000 to spend at Tynwald Mills.

Changes to the proposed abortion reform law.

Manx police have opened a fresh investigation into allegations of historic child abuse at former children’s home.

The government is chasing the debt owed at Ramsey shipyard.

TravelWatch’s criticism of airport delays.

Heroes help neighbour from a flat fire in Douglas.

A failed investment fund manager and promoter has had its financial services operating licence revoked by the island’s regulator.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle has poured cold water on the idea that the Isle of Man could benefit from mirroring a ’Brexit-lite’ deal negotiated by Northern Ireland.

A couple who live in Douglas have reached a milestone few others do - their 65th wedding anniversary. We talk to them.

The government is planning to pass a law to bolster the fight against money laundering.

Fears over the security of data held by government in a single resident record have been raised in Tynwald.

Plus pictures from Milntown’s old-fashioned Christmas celebration, a feature about the emergency department at Noble’s Hospital, the weekend’s sport, your letters, Terry Cringle’s nostalgia pages and lots of community news.

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